Armenia-Iran economic relations to be upgraded
A Cabinet sitting was held today, chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan. Opening the meeting, the Prime Minister advised that another document on resumption of engineering activities for the third Armenia-Iran high-voltage transmission line was signed a few days ago, which means that the process is launched and construction will start next week. Hovik Abrahamyan expressed confidence that stronger cooperation with Iran, especially in the energy sector, will contribute to a significant... more »
Prime Minister Instructs to Strengthen Control over Water Intake
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultative meeting to discuss water release from Lake Sevan and problems related to water losses within the Sevan-Hrazdan derivation system. In attendance were the heads and representatives of relevant ministries and agencies concerned. The meeting first reviewed the findings of a detailed survey carried out with a view to identifying the quotas of water intake from Lake Sevan and the estimated level of water losses over the past few years.... more »
Prime Minister Receives Boeing Company Representatives
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Boeing company representatives Mher Papyan and Max Nilov. Discussed were issues related to the current state and prospects of development of civil aviation in Armenia. The representatives of Boeing briefed the Premier on the findings of their study aimed at evaluating Armenia’s air market and outlining developments. They noted that the Government’s “open skies” policy has had a positive impact on the market, and the business... more »
PM: “Government, scientists should cooperate toward developing the farming sector.”
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan chaired a consultative meeting on full use of scientific potential in agriculture. In attendance were Vice Prime Minister, Minister of International Integration and Reforms Vache Gabrielyan, Minister of Agriculture Sergo Karapetyan, Minister of Education and Science Armen Ashotyan, the leadership and faculty of the Agrarian University of Armenia. Welcoming the participants, the Premier highlighted the importance of meetings in the given format in terms... more »
Discussion on Planned Audit of Armenia Electric Networks CJSC Held in Government
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, a consultative meeting on the planned audit of Armenia Electric Networks (AEN) CJSC was held today in the Office of Government. The meeting also reviewed the results of invitations sent to international consulting companies regarding the feasibility and possible improvement of tariffs set in the energy system by the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC). Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Yervand Zakharyan reported progress in the... more »
PM Visits Vayots-Dzor Marz
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan paid a working visit to Vayots-Dzor Marz of Armenia where he called at production facilities and learned about various infrastructure programs completed or in the process in the local communities. The Premier’s first stop was at “Old Areni” wine factory in Areni community. The Prime Minister walked around the company, familiarized with the production process, and investment programs. It was reported that investments worth about 3.5... more »
PIU Activity Reports Discussed
Chaired by Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan, the Government discussed PIU activity reports for the first six months of 2015. The PIU directors presented their performance and the planned projects and problems. Noting that the amount of work had doubled as compared to the same period last year, Prime Minister Abrahamyan urged the PIU supervisors to ensure that the ongoing projects are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with the established standards. The Premier suggested them... more »
PM Holds Farewell Meeting with Netherlands Ambassador
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Hans Horbach (residence in Tbilisi), who is completing his diplomatic mission in our country. The Premier thanked the Ambassador for tenure-long efforts toward strengthening and expanding Armenia-Netherlands relations. The Prime Minister said Armenia is ready to intensify political, economic and trade exchanges and cooperation in all fields of mutual interest.... more »
IT Development Agenda Discussed
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan received a delegation from the Armenian Union of Information Technology Enterprises. The meeting focused on the development of IT industry and promotion of innovative ideas. In particular, reference was made to the technological modernization of the educational system, high-quality personnel training, international cooperation and investment. Noting that the IT industry has always been a priority for the Executive, the Premier said the Government is... more »
PM Attends Builder’s Day Event
Prime Minister Hovik Abrahamyan attended a Builder’s Day-dedicated gala event, which was held in the conference hall of the Government. On behalf of the Government and himself, the Prime Minister congratulated Armenian builders on their professional holiday and wished them every success and inexhaustible energy. Hovik Abrahamyan noted that the construction sector has a special treat in Armenia and it is no coincidence that following the reinstatement of independence, the... more »
